Quality brass mouthpieces contribute to the high regard Yamaha has earned among beginning and professional musicians alike. The result of a special approach to design and manufacture, Yamaha mouthpieces deliver the performance and comfort required where they are needed most: where instrument meets musician. The mouthpiece production technique used by Yamaha promises consistent quality mouthpieces, time after time. Other manufacturers use a specific cutting tool to create every mouthpiece, which causes problems as tools start to wear. This can result in inconsistent quality and poor performance. Yamaha's computer-aided design system and computer controlled lathe work together to produce the most precise, consistent mouthpieces in the world.
| Standard Cornet Mouthpieces (Long Shank)—Specifications |
| Model |
Rim |
Cup Depth |
Throat |
Backbore |
Playing Charateristics |
| Inner Diameter |
Contour |
Thickness |
| 7A4 |
16.24 |
semi-flat |
thick |
shallow |
3.65 |
standard |
Fairly small inner rim diameter, but with outstanding flexibility. |
| 9C4 |
16.28 |
semi-flat |
standard |
standard |
3.65 |
standard |
Well-defined rim bite for easy, fatigue-free playability. |
| 11C4 |
16.46 |
semi-flat |
standard |
standard |
3.65 |
standard |
Standard type for players from beginner to advanced. |
| 13B4 |
16.63 |
semi-flat |
standard |
semi-shallow |
3.65 |
standard |
Bright tone suited to large bands and ensembles. |
| 14B4 |
16.85 |
semi-flat |
standard |
semi-shallow |
3.65 |
standard |
Outstanding overall balance for all genres. |
| 15C4 |
16.98 |
semi-flat |
standard |
standard |
3.65 |
standard |
Bright, powerful tone. For advanced players. |
| 16C4 |
17 |
semi-flat |
standard |
standard |
3.65 |
standard |
Large inner rim diameter and medium cup for easy playability over a wide range. |
| 17C4 |
17.3 |
semi-flat |
standard |
standard |
3.65 |
standard |
Ideal for orchestra players who prefer a large inner rim diameter. |
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